THE SIMPLE KING
“and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:7 NIV
The entrance of Christ into the world was marked by humility, not honor. He lay in a manger, and not a throne as had been expected.
Heaven’s greatest gift arrived quietly, with no room made for Him among men, yet the absence of a welcome did not diminish His glory. God did not wait for ideal conditions to fulfill His promise; instead He entered fully into our brokenness just as it was to redeem ALL men.
The manger confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: it is possible to miss God while being busy with everything else. Still, grace presses forward. Jesus came not because the world was ready, but because the world was desperate. He was laid low so that we might be lifted up, and alongside Him, all those who would accept Him.
This passage invites us to ask not whether there was room in the inn, but whether there is room in us. Christ still comes gently, often quietly, seeking not grandeur, but surrender and this to all who would call on Him.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive us for the ways we crowd You out with our own concerns and comforts. Thank You for coming humbly, meeting us where we are, not where we pretend to be. I have made room in my heart for you anew, stripped away of all pride, hurry, and distraction. I invite your presence to dwell richly within me, receiving you with gratitude and awe — to the glory of your name. Amen!
CI.
RELATED RESOURCES
• Philippians 2:6
• 2 Corinthians 8:9
• Micah 5:2
